Race Profile for Uterine fibroids: African American 2-3 times more than Caucasians.
Racial Information for Uterine fibroids: Although not life threatening, uterine fibroid tumors are also more common in African-American women. (Source: excerpt from Minority: NWHIC)
Inheritance of Uterine fibroids refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or "runs" in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease. Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited. For general information, see Introduction to Genetics.
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